Special Education Teacher PD
Company: Lifespan
Location: Providence
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary:
Reporting to the Program Director and in consultation with the
Clinical Director performs a wide variety of duties relating to the
educational needs of assigned patients during hospitalization.
Provides instructional/educational services to elementary and
secondary level students while attending the Hasbro Partial
Hospital Program. Ensures a smooth educational transition back to
the patient's home school upon discharge from the program.
-Responsibilities:
Contacts the home school to discuss the patients current status and
educational placement. Communicates with the previous educational
setting (providing an adequate release is available) and/or reviews
all available written records. Continually assesses the educational
needs of the patient while attending this program. Attends school
meetings as required or requested by the primary therapist.
Prepares the educational discharge summary upon the patients
discharge from the Hasbro Partial Hospital Program to the home
school.
Prepares daily lesson plans consistent with assessments and/or
Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and overall Hasbro Partial
Hospital Program treatment plan. Reviews and updates lesson plans
daily. Provides lesson plans in sufficient detail to allow a
substitute to implement these plans.
Is responsible for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to
learning. Provides each child with academic assignments and
required materials at the beginning of the school day. Clearly
defines classroom rules and schedules through verbal or written
instruction. Provides each child with individualized instructional
help as indicated.
Reports on childs academic progress through written or verbal
communication. Identifies those factors which impede academic
progress. Is able to state the childs progress in behavioral
terms.
Collaborates with primary therapist to ensure that childs local
school system has been informed regarding date of discharge and
academic recommendations. Uses expertise of team members in
planning and implementing educational and behavioral programs when
appropriate.
Demonstrates the ability to function as an effective member of the
interdisciplinary team maintaining a positive working relationship
with team members. Consults with other clinical staff regarding
patients.
Participates actively in Hasbro Partial Hospital Program staff
meetings. Shares expertise and provides support to other
educational staff members.
Participates actively in Total Quality Management.
Performs a variety of other related duties requested by the
department or the hospital and complies with all local state and
federal laws and regulations.
Observes all hospital and departmental policies rules and
regulations.
Is dependable punctual and professional. Reports to work on time
prepared for daily work assignments. Gives adequate notice for all
scheduled leave time. Gives adequate notice to supervisory
personnel when calling in sick or late according to hospital and
departmental policy and procedures. Conducts themselves in dress
and behavior in a professional manner.
-Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelors degree in education is required; Masters Degree is
preferred.
Must possess current certification from the Rhode Island Department
of Education.
Thorough knowledge of theory and techniques of educating elementary
and secondary level children including those with special
needs.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to
patients with consideration of aging processes human development
stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years teaching experience.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
-Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race color religion sex national origin age
ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or
expression disability protected veteran or marital status. - -
Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. -Location: Rhode Island
Hospital USA:RI:Providence -Work Type: Per Diem -Shift: Shift 1
-Union: Non-Union
Keywords: Lifespan, Providence , Special Education Teacher PD, Education / Teaching , Providence, Rhode Island
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